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We like you to evaluate the bike you ride or would like to own or admire from afar or talk about other bikes. Whatever relates to promoting electric bikes and cycling in general. We want to promote sitting upright on your bike for comfort and safety. look around enjoy yourself and by all means use a little help from those fantastic little electric motors in your front or backwheel
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When you are planning to get yourself an ebike make sure that you look around and check many different models and brands dont go to a one brand retailer but to one that sells a very large range like Bikes and Barbers on new market. Rent an ebike for a day and see how you like it .
After many month I decided to write something about the use of an ebike. As a dutchman I have always seen a bike as means of transport to get to school or work or just getting somewhere not as a sport item or mountain bike . For me you sit upright on a bike which is safer and less tiring you can see more and can be seen easier.So when I got an ebike for myself 6 years ago I picked a simple frame and because I am in my eighties and need safety I picked a bike with 24 inch wheels which gives me a slightly lower bike. I should have picked a 300 watt motor instead of 250 watt so that the hills would be a little easier otherwise with a low instep this is still the best frame in my opinion.By the way last year a million ebikes were sold in Germany and 350.000 in the Netherlands replacing many cars on the roads. Lets hope that our councils will supply many more bike path to keep us safe on our electric twowheelers.
I remember starting Ecyclesnz.com about 6 years ago on waiheke when the ebike was not taken very seriously. Now they are bought by the millions the world over.In Germany and holland they are moving out by the hundreds of thousands and are seen as a solution to reduce the polluting cars on the roads . It is time we are moving the same way. Our local problem is AT is so inefficient with overpaid excecutives without a brain and/or common sense. Get away from your desks and walk , ride and drive all over Auckland and Waiheke .Think of simple low cost solutions dont look at large complicated solution until you have looked at local experience. off your bums out of all these exec. meetings . Look at the Tamiki drive s bike/foot path it is dangerous so people use the road instead. Can you blame them . The Ebikes will be used more and more and they are fast and need more space , think about it ....
Since I last wrote on this site we have had the Lime phenomena and all the pro and against arguments. I feel that the fact of renting these scooters can create problems of inexperienced rider creating havoc . If you buy one you can get some practice in an area where you live and know the road. In New Markets Bike and barbers shop i counted 7 different electric scooters and 1 or 2 other new gadgets . My suggestion is don't buy before you look and try all the different versions. Have fun with your research.
I haven't written on this post for a long time.It is not that I have lost interest in the subject it is just that my drive to want to write has faded a little.There now so many individuals and companies selling bikes that it is difficult to choose where to go and what to buy. Let me make a suggestion how to approach your research . If you go to a seller that just sells one brand which they will obviously recommend as the best or the cheapest or whatever. My recommendation is go to Bikes and barbers newmarket and look at the largest range of bikes in New Zealand from about 2000 to 12000 scooters , electric boards , Sedgeways cruisers ,electric farm bikes you name they have it from Germany Switzerland Italy taiwan Local etc. You will be amazed at what is available on the market now .Top quality Caron fibre framed bikes ,fancy powerful mountain bikes it is all there. I was gobsmacked seeing all these models YOU will be too
Just trying to get used to a INOKIM scooter with a saddle and lots of oomph. it gives you a sense of safety because you can have both you feet on the ground while you go along. I will find out about all the details and specifications and let you know with some pictures First Impression fantastic Rob
I HAVENT WRITTEN HERE FOR A LONG TIME AND JUST LOOKED AT THE BIKE SHOTS OF ABOUT 4 OR 5 YEARS AGO.
A lot of progress has been made on these interfering years and maybe I will study this a little more and comment on the progress or non progress that our representatives have made
on our behalf. It is hard to keep up with the enormous number of new brands that are appearing daily . Don't believe all the hype talk from many salespeople . Talk to more suppliers before you pick something that looks nice with a fancy name but might not the best choice for your circumstances . My suggestion is rent several different Ebikes use them for a day each even if the weather is not ideal . I am sure if you can prove you have hired several the seller will refund you rental charges if you returned the bike in good condition. Try to ride more upright , you will be saver and get less tired . These Danes and Dutch have learned a trick or two over the years Good Hunting Rob
I haven't written anything for a while and would be happy for someone to take over this page .email me at [email protected]
All I can say is: I am waiting for my new more powerful tricycle . It has been on order for a while but i gather it is on its way and I am keen to get on it and do my shopping in style
I haven't written anything on here for a long time just saved some interesting items to the site. It will need someone to take over this page to expand it by research and up to date information . my efforts little as they are will be on The waiheke community shed site and on " tiny houses from Rob" see you there
I haven't written anything here for a while but Darlene and Chris know all that is happening in the Ebike world . most of what I add is on the Waiheke community shed site and on my :tiny houses from rob site . Have fun on your E or not bikes .I am waiting for my new fancy tricycle thats on the way ( they say) Rob
Change and improvement in the bike and Ebike industry is seen everywhere. Even in waiheker i noticed the new rental models of Ecycles NZ . The look great as well as performing well with larger batteries , stronger brakes and more powerful motors . Listening to tourist that return after day on their Ebike you realise this is the way to see Waiheke.
While Sue and I walked through cologne on our holiday we passed a new shop just opening that day. An Ebike shop where we enjoyed some champagne while looking at all the latest available in Germany . It struck me that they had a lot of variety in three wheelers . Some for young shoppers that could take small children and the shopping and also for the elderly to make them feel more secure. Most with smaller wheel for more stability and being able to reach your feet to the ground. In Germany the growth of electric bikes like the Netherlands is at a great pace.
The GeoOrbital turns any regular bicycle into an ebike in under two minutes flat. An ebike that goes 20mph for over 20 miles.
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OSAKA, Japan – Shimano took the opportunity of last weekend’s Bike Festival Garda Trentino to launch its E-MTB dedicated Steps system. According to Shimano, “the drive unit is compact so frame manufacturers can make E-MTB frames with shorter chain stays, giving riders better trail maneuverability.”
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – To introduce their new 600Wh (10S4P pack configuration) compact and light weight battery technology the Taiwanese company LG Chem will exhibit at Eurobike for the first time. LG Chem will display current applied E-bike and LEV products with existing customers as well prese...
RECARO TERME, Italy - Guided by the vision of creating a total integrated system, Fabrizio Storti developed the Neox with an sequential 8-speed gearbox. The Neox was presented last year at Eurobike and is now on the crowdfunding platform kickstarter, “to find at least 300 customers,” says Neox sales...
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I have not written anything on this site and invite someone to take this over. If you are interested in Bicycles and electric bicycles you might like to take over the writer/editor job . free to use ring me at 02102238774 for the details
The $ 3.7 million dollar bike lane generated $2,000 worth of electricity. Now that's a return on investment!
An Electric Trike for Active Mobility. 750w, 11.5 mph, 30 Miles, 3hr Charge, USA Frame, Lithium Battery, Wide Tires, Folds & Separates!
Mission Motors showed a lot of promise, but unfortunately it wasn't quite able to get to escape velocity...
If we can put a center-running bike lane down the center of Pennsylvania avenue, we should be able to do it almost everywhere!
Bikes won't make rush hour disappear, but it'll be so much healthier and pleasant.
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